In this episode, we sit down with Rita O'Link a 69-year-old transgender woman with grandchildren and one of the founding members of Sudbury-based transgender support group, TG Innerselves. 

Rita works with transgender people, especially youth, to provide resources, advocacy and support all throughout northeastern Ontario.

*Content Warning: Please be advised that today's episodediscusses suicide and suicidal ideation. If you're having thoughts of suicide, feelingsuicidal, or have concerns that someone you know may be at risk of suicide, pleaseknow that you're not alone and that there is support and resources available.

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